This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
1000 m
An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
Route Time
4 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
10.95 km
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Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.
Notes
A short approach and straight forward ascent on rock and scree slopes.
Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.
We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.
Travel Information
Head to: Sligachan
Travel to Sligachan on the A87, Isle of Skye
Route Waypoint Map
The total ascent is 1,000 metres. Allow 4 hours to complete this 10.95 km route.
In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.
The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.
Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.
The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.
Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.
Route Information
Waypoint Detail
Start from parking by bridge at Slighachan
NG48692985
Distance
Altitude 10 m
1
Follow path SE towards Druim na Ruaige
NG49822903
Distance 1.44 km
Altitude 123 m
2
Leave path and head E into Coire na Sgairde
NG51312910
Distance 1.55 km
Altitude 245 m
3
Ascend ENE to Bealach na Sgairde
NG51782936
Distance 0.56 km
Altitude 415 m
4
Ascend NNW to Sgurr Mhairi
NG51353001
Distance 0.88 km
Altitude 775 m
5
Descend ENE on ridge
NG51903022
Distance 0.59 km
Altitude 637 m
6
Ascend ENE to An Coileach
NG52373048
Distance 0.34 km
Altitude 673 m
7
Return to Sgurr Mhairi and descend by ascent route OR W on steep slope
NG48692985
Distance 5.59 km
Altitude 10 m
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
